Chili salsa beef

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsBoneless beef chuck
1tablespoonOlive oil
1cupSalsa; prepared med or hot chunky
2tablespoonsBrown sugar; packed
1tablespoonSoy sauce; reduced sodium
1cloveGarlic; crushed
cupCilantro; coarsely chopped
2tablespoonsFresh lime juice
2cupsHot cooked rice
Cilantro sprigs (opt)
Lime; quartered (opt)

Directions

Trim fat from beef. Cut beef into 1¼" pieces. in Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add beef (half at a time) and brown evenly, stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings. Stir salsa, sugar, soy sauce, and garlic into beef. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover tight and simmer 1 hour.

Remove cover; continue cooking, uncovered 30 minutes longer or until beef is tender. Remove from heat; stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice. Spoon beef mixture over rice. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and lime quarters if desired.

Source: Miami Herald, 3/7/96